West Berkshire · Grease trap cleaning
Grease Trap Cleaning in Ashmore Green
Grease trap cleaning for commercial sites in Ashmore Green and across West Berkshire. BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease.
- Gurgling drains in the kitchen
- Foul odours from the grease trap
- An overdue grease trap
Grease trap cleaning for kitchens and businesses in Ashmore Green
A clean trap means flowing drains and no foul smells. We empty the built-up grease and food solids, clean the inside and the baffles and the trap checked before we leave. The work covers kitchen waste pipes, pot wash sinks and restaurants and takeaways, and common reasons people get in touch are an under-sink trap that keeps filling up and sinks that drain slowly.
In a village or hamlet like Ashmore Green, commercial kitchens are few, perhaps a pub, a school or a care home. Each still needs the occasional deep clean and its grease trap kept clear.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. We’re also a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we’ve been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Ashmore Green (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Paperwork
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
For landlords and multi-site operators
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We can quote either party, and the report can go to both.
For anyone managing more than one site, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Each site gets its own report and photos, so each one has its own record.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things this work will not fix:
- Grease set hard in the drain run
- Plumbing leaks around the sink
- Blockages further down the drainage network
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on in Ashmore Green
- Inline grease traps
- Under-sink grease traps
- School and care home kitchens
- Pot wash sinks
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Kitchen waste pipes
What affects the quote in Ashmore Green
We do not publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. The quote depends on:
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- Any permits to work or inductions
- Travel, parking and unloading
Every site is different, so we price each one individually. The size of the job, how we reach it, its condition and the working hours all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
To speed up the quote, please include:
- Problems your staff have spotted
- A few general shots of the system
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- The site address and the type of premises
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: wide shots of the system, close-ups of anything that worries you and how we’d get to it. Add the site type and your opening hours, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
How it works
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. Then we make the system safe and start. It takes anything from under an hour to a few hours, depending on the trap, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. For a village or hamlet like Ashmore Green, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First, we find the trap and look at its connections.
- We make sure nothing drains into the trap.
- Grease and solids are removed from the trap.
- We clean every part of the inside.
- We refit it, run water through and remove the waste.
Before we arrive
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Advice
When to call us in Ashmore Green
Waste cooking oil poured down the sink fills a grease trap far faster than washing-up. Even small amounts add up.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Grease setting in the kitchen pipework
- Washing-up water that will not drain away
- An interceptor full of grease and solids
- Gurgling from the sink waste
If you run event catering at a historic house or estate in the area (Shaw House is about 2 miles west), a deep clean before or after the busy season is worth planning.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or pictures
- Whether VAT is included
- What paperwork you get at the end
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
Nearby places to Ashmore Green
Also in Ashmore Green
What grease trap cleaning looks like in Ashmore Green
The Food Standards Agency lists about 4 pubs, bars and clubs as registered food businesses in Ashmore Green and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out. Wherever food is prepared there, a periodic deep clean and a clear grease trap keep things in order. About 51 miles out from central London, Ashmore Green is part of the South East area we work across. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. Environmental health officers from West Berkshire council inspect food businesses in Ashmore Green. An inspection covers the structure of the kitchen as well as the food. Photos and dates from each deep clean make a useful record.
A summer deep clean suits schools such as Cold Ash St Mark's C.E. School, as the kitchen can be stripped back with no lunches to serve. Hall kitchens near St. Mark's Church or elsewhere in Ashmore Green may have older sinks and drains, so a grease trap check is worth adding to a deep clean.
Ashmore Green is about 2 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. If you need grease trap cleaning in Ashmore Green, please ring 0345 646 2711, or send details by email for a fixed quote. We work across South East England and London, including Ashmore Green. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from busy centres to quieter spots. Reading is in our area too, around 13 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for grease trap cleaning: RG18. We cover sites on Ash Terrace, Ashmore Green Road and Stoney Lane and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Ashmore Green: Cold Ash (1 mile north-east), Stone Copse (1 mile west), Benham Hill (1 mile south-west), Thatcham (2 miles south-east) and Longlane (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (3 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east), Calcot (10 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west).
Near you in Ashmore Green
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Kennet School, among other places. Ashmore Green’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (2.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Nature Discovery Centre.
Your questions about grease trap cleaning in Ashmore Green
Do you work at weekends in Ashmore Green?
Yes, evening, overnight and weekend work is normal for us. The site is handed back ready to open. When you give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us, mention when the site is quiet.
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Ashmore Green?
In Ashmore Green, it’s West Berkshire council that carries out food hygiene inspections. An officer may look behind equipment and at drains, so it pays to have the deep clean booked before those areas build up.
What do you do to protect the area?
With sheeting and covers, before anything else happens. The work is kept contained and leave the area clean.
Do you clean under-sink and inline grease traps?
Both under-sink and inline traps, plus interceptors. A photo helps us see what’s fitted and we’ll confirm.
How long does a grease trap clean take?
As a guide, it takes an hour or so for an under-sink trap, longer for a larger unit. Bigger or overdue traps need more time, and we’ll tell you in advance.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. For many sites, pictures and a few details are enough, and larger or hidden systems get a visit.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. The interval depends on how much the system is used and what we find and the report sets out why.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
That depends on who controls the premises. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it helps at the next visit:
- Collect waste cooking oil separately
- Keep access to the trap clear
- Mention any increase in cooking
- Get food waste into the bin, not the sink
Keep used oil out of the drains, and the trap will stay cleaner for longer. It’s the single easiest way to help.
Fat that escapes the trap hardens in the pipework. Once it’s there, it needs a drainage contractor to clear so prevention is the easier route.
Part by part
Baffles and outlets
The outlet carries the separated water on to the drain. If it’s blocked or greasy, the trap backs up.
Restaurant and takeaway kitchens
Busy kitchens cannot afford a blocked drain. Keeping the trap clean reduces the risk.